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Power in Small Packages: Rocky Marciano & Mike Tyson
Boxing, or any form of fighting, is life broken down into 3-minute rounds.
Life is truly lived when we experience both highs and lows, triumph and failure. Happiness isnt as appreciated if we havent already experienced pain or sadness. Success isnt as satisfying if it isnt preceded by failure. In a fight, there are moments where you question if you have it, where you think about finding a way out, an easier path than the one you have chosen. Just like pain, suffering, and failure help us become better fighters, they also help us develop character and become better people.
Adversity is a part of fighting, and a part of life.
Dealing with grief especially difficult during holidays
The first holiday season was a blur, the second was heart wrenching. And Springboro mom Serese Marotta doesn’t know what to expect during this, the third Christmas season since her son died.
“His death was traumatic and very unexpected and when you suffer a traumatic loss, I think you are in a fog for so long,” Marotta said. “I couldn’t even tell you what we did that first Christmas. The second one was definitely harder because that’s when reality set in. He was really gone.”
Marotta’s son, Joseph, died of H1N1 in October 2009. He was 5 years old. Just one day before he died, Marotta and her husband were talking about taking Joseph home from the hospital. He took a sudde
Countdown to the 2011 Name of the Year: Runner Up #2
Our first runner-up for Name of the Year was a fashion phenom. Our second is a phenomenon of a very different sort:
Mark Zuckerberg.
No, not Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg the name. The name that got Mark Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy attorney from Indianapolis, kicked off of Facebook.
This name stands as a symbol of the year’s biggest ongoing name story, the growing tension between online and “real world” identities. Some 2011 highlights:
May: Indiana Attorney Mark Zuckerberg finds his Facebook account has been shut down. He’s done nothing wrong, he’s using his real identity and photo, but his name alone made him persona non grata in the social network.
10 Main Causes Of Colon Dysfunction
It is said that Death begins in the colon, and all chronic illnesses start with a dirty sluggish colon. The condition of your colon tells you the condition of your overall health. So the key to a clean bill of health is to have a clean and functioning colon.
Some of the early signs which seems insignificant and commonly ignored are:- constipation, diarrhea, abnormal bowel movement, bloating stomach, mouth ulcer, farting, bad breath, etc.. Your health and wellbeing will deteriorate should effective actions are not taken. Below are 10 areas which you may use to gauge the condition of your colon and your general wellness.
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Help AFC Build a Policy Turducken this Thanksgiving
Turducken is a Thanksgiving turkey stuffed with duck and chicken – all the best of all meats rolled into one fantabulous tasting meal.
AFC is building its own policy turducken of sorts this Thanksgiving, and we need your help! Our new three-year strategic plan will roll your most pressing HIV/AIDS issues and solutions into one document which will guide our work. This concoction will be seasoned with yummy things like social justice, new prevention technologies, expanded health care access and linkage to care and services, but it’s a communal creation, so add your ingredients (opinions) now.
Mind Body Supplements
The majority of my clients use nutritional supplements Some only take a capsule or two a day Others literally swallow a handful of carefully selected supplements Each person has a unique set of needs and requirements that is considered in my evidence-based recommendations However, there is one suggestion that I make across the board I strongly recommend that everyone make a list of the supplements they use, with a little note next to the name that describes why each capsule, soft gel and tablet is being taken This list should be reviewed occasionally as a reminder of why youre making the effort and spending your hard earned money on this regimen I personally do this when preparing my familys supplements for the week
The mind-body connection is what I want to emphasize in this practice Blankly staring at an assortment of supplements prior to swallowing them isnt nearly as powerful as being mindful of the anticipated benefits of doing so How detailed you get in your awareness of what youre taking is up to you For instance, I was just working with a client the other day who needed some support for brittle hair and nails I suggested that she start taking a bioavailable form of the trace mineral silica orthosilicic acid known as Biosil But, prior to swallowing the first pill, I requested that she read the product label The label accurately and clearly states that this form of silica may promote healthy bones and joints, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, strengthen nails and thicken and strengthen hair That was enough for this particular client If more detailed, scientifically oriented information is necessary, that can also be provided Using the example of Biosil once more, I would explain that it has been shown in animal, human and in-vitro studies to: a support healthier bones via improved calcium retention and collagen production; b reduce hair breakage by increasing elasticity and tensile strength in those with fine hair and; c help brittle nails and improve skin texture when a dosage of 10 mg/day is used on a consistent, long term basis The degree of specificity is rarely important provided that you have reliable sources What is important is that you understand the reason why youre taking what youre taking and that youre confident that its a worthwhile pursuit If this isnt the case, its likely an indication that you should reassess your supplement regimen and/or your health care team
To learn more about the studies referenced in today’s column, please click on the following links:
Study 1 – The Chemistry of Silica and Its Potential Health Benefits … link
Study 2 – Silicic Acid: Its Gastrointestinal Uptake and Urinary Excretion link
Study 3 - Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid Supplementation as an Adjunct … link
Study 4 – Partial Prevention of Long-Term Femoral Bone Loss in Aged … link
Study 5 – Mineral Balance in Horses Fed Two Supplemental Silicon Sources … link
Study 6 – Supplementation of Calves with Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid Effect … link
Study 7 – Orthosilicic Acid Stimulates Collagen Type 1 Synthesis and Osteoblastic … link
Study 8 – Effect of Oral Intake of Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid on Hair … link
Study 9 – Vitamins and Minerals: Their Role in Nail Health and Disease … link
Study 10 - Effect of Oral Intake of Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid on Skin link
Biosil May Increase Bone Collagen Content
Source: BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2008 Jun 11;9:85 link